More time for care.
Less time chasing paperwork.
For Minnesota family and group family child care. KinderNest.kids is being built to bring attendance, schedules, care notes, and family communication together—so the details of your day are easier to find.
In development and early testing. Keep your current official records while trying the beta.
Already registered? Sign in to your provider account.
A sample morning
Attendance- SASamArrived 7:45 AMChecked in
- NONoorArrived 8:00 AMChecked in
- ALAlexArrived 8:15 AMChecked in
- KIKitScheduled 8:30 AMExpected
Noor’s breakfast
Oatmeal and pears. Enjoyed breakfast with the group.
An illustration of everyday records. Beta screens may differ. No records are saved or sent from this preview.
One place for the details
that fill your day.
From the first arrival to the last pickup, there’s a lot to remember. These are the everyday needs guiding KinderNest’s development.
- Attendance and schedules, together
- Keep track of arrivals, departures, and care schedules without hunting through scattered notes.
- Care information you can find
- Organize meals, bottles, care notes, incidents, and authorized pickup details.
- A clearer connection with families
- Support communication about the children in your care, with access appropriate to each person’s role.
Help shape a tool
that fits family child care.
Your day doesn’t leave much room for software that gets in the way. Tell us what’s useful, what’s confusing, and what would make the work behind your care easier.
Ask about joining the beta- Who it’s for
- Our first focus is licensed Minnesota family and group family child care. If you’re preparing to open, you can ask whether the beta is a fit.
- What you can explore
- Attendance, care records, schedules, and family access are areas under development. Explore the fictional-data walkthrough; we’ll discuss which tools are ready for your test before onboarding.
- Cost and participation dates
- Beta pricing and participation dates have not been published. Ask us for the current terms before joining. Sending an inquiry does not enroll you or commit you to payment.
- What we ask of testers
- Try the agreed workflows and tell us where you get stuck. We’ll discuss the scope and time commitment before you join. Continue keeping your official records separately.
Questions deserve
a real person.
KinderNest is a developing product. You deserve clear answers before sharing information about your program or the families you serve.
Talk with Wayne Pfeffer.
wayne.pfeffer@kindernest.kids
Your first step is just a conversation.
The interest form needs no license documents, payment details, or children’s information. Full provider registration and identity review happen later, before portal access is activated.
Our Privacy policy describes how information is collected and used. Our Security page explains the principles and protections being developed. These pages also describe beta limitations.
Read about registration and verificationA few things you
might be wondering.
Start here, or ask Wayne directly.
Can KinderNest replace my current records today?
Not during early testing. Features, screens, and data structures may change, and beta data may need to be cleared or rebuilt. Keep your current official records while evaluating KinderNest.
Do I need to register just to learn more?
No. You can view the sample walkthrough, read the getting-started guide, or send a short beta inquiry without an account.
Is the beta free? How long does it last?
Beta pricing and participation dates have not been published. Ask us for the current terms before joining. Sending an inquiry does not enroll you or commit you to payment.
Will I need to upload identification?
Not to express interest. Full provider registration asks for program and license details, rates, and government ID images. Registrations are reviewed before access is activated. Passwords and identity images are not saved in drafts. Read what to prepare.
Do I need real children’s information to start?
No child information is needed for an inquiry or the public preview. Before testing a provider account, discuss sample data, data retention, resets, and record export with Wayne. Do not assume beta records will be permanent.
Does KinderNest handle my licensing responsibilities?
KinderNest is being built to help organize information. Providers remain responsible for their records and licensing obligations. The software does not replace official licensing guidance or professional judgment.
A little more breathing room
starts with your feedback.
Help us understand what Minnesota family child care needs.